EVOLUTIONS OF FUN

April 7, 2007 - Expansive children's water parks, a new design style and features for the pool areas, and the creation of the Serenity adults only deck area will be part of a dramatic transformation of the open decks of Carnival's eight Fantasy-class ships.

The new features are just part of a $250 million Evolutions of Fun program. These "extreme makeovers" are part of an overall initiative to upgrade all of the unique guest-pleasing features and design style of the Fantasy-class vessels in addition to providing guests with new and exciting shipboard amenities.

Says Carnival president Bob Dickinson:

"The Fantasy-class vessels are the most successful series of cruise ships ever introduced, as well as the industry leader in three to five-day vacations, carrying nearly 1.6 million guests annually. Evolutions of Fun represents a multi-million-dollar investment designed to build upon these vessels' tremendous appeal with vacationers by incorporating a host of new and exciting facilities and features."

The expanded outdoor recreation areas will initially be incorporated onto the 2,052-passenger Inspiration and Imagination during upcoming month-long dry docks this fall and added to other Fantasy-class ships in 2008 and 2009 during scheduled drydock periods.

The updated pool and deck areas on the Inspiration and Imagination are just one component of extensive ship-wide refurbishments to these vessels that initially began in 2005 and include renovations to virtually every guest area.

Among the new features are fully remodeled staterooms and suites including new bathrooms, flat-screen televisions in staterooms and select public areas, atrium lobby bars, updated sound and lighting systems in various lounges and clubs, coffee bars, nine-hole miniature golf courses, new art and photo galleries, New York-style delis in the Lido restaurants, and purpose-built conference facilities.

With Carnival expected to carry a record 575,000 kids in 2007, particular emphasis is being placed on family friendly amenities, with new and expanded play areas, part of the line's top-rated “Camp Carnival� program, and new facilities for the Club O2 teen program. Custom-designed spaces geared toward 12 to 14-year olds are also planned and more than 50 interconnecting staterooms are being added to several Fantasy-class ships - perfect for large families or family gatherings.

The Evolutions of Fun initiative is also responding to the changing needs of health-conscious consumers with a complete overhaul of 12,000sq-ft spa facilities. The spa makeovers include new private treatment rooms, state-of-the art exercise equipment and a host of cosmetic enhancements.

The addition of new sound and lighting systems in the main show lounges takes Carnival's legendary revues to another level, with several new dazzling productions that make maximum use of video projections, pyrotechnics, lasers and elaborate sets and costumes.

Many aspects of the Evolutions of Fun enhancements have already been completed on the Fantasy, Ecstasy and Fascination and partially executed on the Sensation, Elation and Paradise. By 2009, the entire Fantasy-class fleet will be completed including the fabulous new transformation of open deck areas.

Other upgrades, incorporated fleetwide, include the Carnival Comfort Bed sleep system, with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high-quality linens and pillows, a variety of cuisine enhancements, as well as Wi-Fi Internet access in virtually all public areas, and cellular phone service.

Carnival File